Philly’s school safety program to shield kids from violence was working. So where did it go?
A key violence prevention program disappeared from schools across Philly this fall, including in Kensington—just when students needed it most.
Election 2024
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How Kensington voted in the 2024 presidential election: Republican support increases, turnout drops
Kensington-area voter turnout decreased and Republican support increased by 13%.
Kensington, nearby North Philly poll workers report high turnout: “People are excited to come in”
From Fairhill to Harrowgate to Hunting Park to Juniata to Kensington, poll workers reported increased turnout during Tuesday's election.
On Election Day, Port Richmond sees multigenerational voters, police visit
Voters arrived at the Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Port Richmond with concerns about various issues Tuesday morning, including public safety, immigration, and health care.
New polling location opens at NKCDC on Ruth Street in Kensington
Kensington resident Gwen Collier-Jefferson advocated for NKCDC to open a polling place due to challenges people reported finding the previous location.